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Here are the symptoms of bowel cancer Alex Pledger experienced. #nzpodcast #nzsport #nzathlete

March 06, 202400:56
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people and unfortunately doctors and GPS
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as well especially if you're a younger
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person they assume that it's one of
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those other things but the biggest thing
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was constantly feeling like I needed to
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go and nothing would happen and some
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days it would be every couple of hours
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that would happen and then there were
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other days where it felt like it was
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every 20 minutes nothing would happen 20
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minutes later same thing it was a
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stressful time in everyone's lives
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really cuz you know we just moved back
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from Australia and there was a pandemic
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and cuz you know some symptoms can
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present themselves when you're going
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through difficult periods and pretty
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much everyone of the world was at that
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time so um you know they kind of put it
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down to that that night before I went to
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A&E the little bit of blood that would
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come out every so often turned into a A
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Lannister send their regards type blood
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bath type things

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, listeners are taken on a rollercoaster ride through the tumultuous journey of navigating health issues during a pandemic. The narrator shares their personal experience of feeling unheard and misunderstood by medical professionals, especially as a younger patient. The tension builds as they recount the anxiety of frequent, fruitless trips to the restroom, culminating in a dramatic and alarming health crisis that feels like a scene straight out of a gripping drama. This episode not only sheds light on the struggles of being taken seriously in the healthcare system but also highlights the emotional toll of living through a global crisis. It’s a poignant reminder of the importance of listening and understanding in times of distress, making it a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt invisible in their own health journey.

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Episode Highlights

  • A Stressful Time
    Navigating health issues during a pandemic added to the stress of moving back home.
    “It was a stressful time in everyone's lives.”
    @ 00m 22s
    March 06, 2024
  • A Bloodbath Revelation
    A shocking turn of events led to a dramatic health scare.
    “The little bit of blood turned into a Lannister send their regards type blood bath.”
    @ 00m 50s
    March 06, 2024

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Key Moments

  • Health Struggles00:09
  • Pandemic Challenges00:24
  • Dramatic Turn00:50